Der Libanon und die Falle der Subventionen
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What s more important for Lebanon: Subsidies or a new government?
If the subsidies stop, then prices, poverty and the possibility of conflict increases. If they don t, the country runs out of money. Local experts say they have an answer. They just need politicians to act on it.
Beirut locals mark the one-year anniversary of Lebanese anti-government protests that began in October 2019
As the country s financial crisis continues, Lebanon s central bank has warned it could run out of money to pay subsidies on basic goods by early 2021. If this happens, observers, including the United Nations and local NGOs, have warned of disaster. They say if authorities do stop subsidizing certain goods especially flour, fuel, and medication prices will rise massively, potentially leaving over three-quarters of Lebanese living in poverty.
What s more important for Lebanon: Subsidies or a new government? dw.com 12/19/2020 Cathrin Schaer
If the subsidies stop, then prices, poverty and the possibility of conflict increases. If they don t, the country runs out of money. Local experts say they have an answer. They just need politicians to act on it. © Marwan Tahtah/Getty Images Beirut locals mark the one-year anniversary of Lebanese anti-government protests that began in October 2019
As the country s financial crisis continues, Lebanon s central bank has warned it could run out of money to pay subsidies on basic goods by early 2021. If this happens, observers, including the United Nations and local NGOs, have warned of disaster. They say if authorities do stop subsidizing certain goods especially flour, fuel, and medication prices will rise massively, potentially leaving over three-quarters of Lebanese living in poverty.